About Lady Gaga
Born: March 28, 1986, Yonkers, New York
Best Known As:
- Singer
- Style maven
- Performer
Lady Gaga, born Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta, learned to play the piano by ear by 4 and was writing her own ballads 13. She attended Manhattan’s Convent of the Sacred Heart, where she sang in a classic-rock high school band. Lady Gaga dropped out of New York University at age 19 to pursue music full-time. She designed her own stage costumes by day and worked as waitress at night. She made a name for herself by performing in burlesque clubs and dive bars. After Island Def Jam records dropped her, Interscope quickly snatched her up. She made her debut with “Just Dance” in 2008. She writes all her own music. Lady Gaga became known for her outrageous outfits that are inspired by ‘70s glam rockers and pop art. A giant hair bow and pants-less outfits became her signature. In 2009, Lady Gaga wore a bubble dress on the June cover of Rolling Stone. She was nominated for five Grammys, including Album of the Year, Record of the Year, and Song of the Year, in December 2009.
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